Tampa hosts inaugural Mayor's River O'Green Fest on St. Patrick's Day

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Monday, March 12th, 2012, 10:35am

Tampa hosts inaugural Mayor's River O'Green Fest on St. Patrick's Day

Tampa, Fla. -- The Hillsborough River will turn green on St. Patrick's Day as Mayor Bob Buckhorn will host the inaugural Mayor's River O'Green Fest.

Besides turning the river green, the city will celebrate with food trucks, entertainment, and activities.

The Mayor says "St. Patrick's Day is an opportunity to celebrate our Irish heritage because everyone knows Ponce de Leon was really Ponce O'Leon, an Irishman."

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Monday March Madness Blood Drive Week 2

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, March 11th, 2012, 11:43pm

St. Petersburg, Fla. -- Florida Blood Services (FBS) continues its community partnership with Tampa Bay area Walgreens.

A variety of store locations is hosting bloodmobiles from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on each of the Mondays in March and all donors will receive a FREE $10 Walgreens gift card. Here's the locations for this upcoming week.

Bradenton

1455 Upper Manatee River Rd

3425 53rd Avenue W.

Clearwater

2519 N. McMullen Booth

Ellenton

5945 US Hwy 301 N

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Growing Together Toddler Class

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Sunday, March 11th, 2012, 10:31pm

Baby Bungalow in South Tampa will be holding a 5-week developmental playgroup for walking 1-year-olds. The class for parents, caregivers and family members.

It's designed to stimulate little developing brains to make new connections.

You must sign up in advance. You can call 813-356-1293 ext. 247 to learn more about dates.

Growing Together will also be offered in Brandon, North Tampa and Town 'N Country.

Click here to see other classes offered.

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HART offers free rides for students on spring break

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, March 10th, 2012, 3:01pm

HART offers free rides for students on spring break

Hillsborough County, Fla. -- Spring break begins next week for Hillsborough County public school students, and if gas prices have your pockets pinched, then hop on HART for free!

HART has announced that throughout March, it is hosting its Spring Break STAY-cation program for middle and high school students. Just show Student ID or a HART Youth ID, and ride FREE on all HART local bus routes, as well as In-Town Trolley and Flex services.

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FREE bootcamp for new dads

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Friday, March 9th, 2012, 5:21pm

Tampa, Florida -- Does the thought of changing a diaper, holding a delicate baby or even feeding her, make you break out in a sweat?

Have no fear dads! This FREE class just for dads will turn you into a baby pro!

The Father's Resource and Networking Center will be offering FREE Boot Camp for New Dads.

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Gasparilla Music Festival debuts Saturday

Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter

Friday, March 9th, 2012, 11:15am

Tampa, Florida -- About a year ago, a few Tampa area residents decided it's time Tampa has it's own music festival.

There's already a Gasparilla Pirate Festival, Gasparilla Arts Festival and Gasparilla Film Festival, so why not stick with the trend.

And so, the Gasparilla Music Festival was born.

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The Bear Went Over the Mountain this weekend at Straz Center

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Thursday, March 8th, 2012, 11:54am

The Bear Went Over the Mountain this weekend at Straz Center

Tampa, Fla. -- The Patel Conservatory Youth Theater in Conjunction with the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts is presenting the Bear Went over the Mountain.

The performance is at 7 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, March 9-10 at the TECO theaters at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Tampa.

The Straz describes the show as an opportunity to "see what Da Bear and his animal buddies discover as they journey up the mountain in search of adventure!"

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